Project Director

Koh Brothers Group of Companies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Career advancement opportunities

Training and professional development

Job summary

Koh Brothers Group of Companies is seeking a highly experienced Project Director to lead our senior management team and drive successful project execution. The role focuses on geotechnical scope, resource planning, and strategic alignment with the project team and COO.

The candidate will oversee costing, tendering, and coordination across sites, ensuring productivity, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Based in Singapore, the position requires strong leadership and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or related construction field.
• 10–15 years of experience in construction, operations or logistics with geotechnical works.
• Strong leadership and decisive decision-making skills.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in risk management, financial management and change control.
• Strong understanding of contractual, regulatory and company requirements.
• Willing to work in the Changi area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Geotech work scope (Diaphragm Wall, Bored Piling, DSM, JGP, sheet piling) ensuring smooth operations.
• Determine resources needs (inventory, purchasing, machinery, personnel).
• Monitor existing processes and analyze effectiveness.
• Create strategies to improve productivity and efficiency of direct work.
• Perform costing and tendering for Foundation/Ground Improvement works.
• Coordinate with HR on manpower across project sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned by HOD or Management.
• Duties may be revised to meet operational requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Construction

Job description

A highly experienced and strategic Project Director to join our senior management team. The PD will play a pivotal role in overseeing and driving the successful execution of our projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee the Geotech work scope: Diaphragm Wall, Bored Piling, DSM, JGP, sheet piling, etc such that operations run smoothly, efficiently and in line with the project team’s requirements or at the direction of the Chief Operations Officer.
• Determine inventory/ purchasing/machinery/ personnel and other resources’ needs eg. Ascertain/ decide the right resources for the right job.
• Monitor existing direct work processes and analyze its effectiveness.
• Create strategies to improve productivity and efficiency of the direct work.
• Perform costing and tendering of Foundation / Ground Improvement Work for the company.
• Together with the HR Department, coordinate with the various project sites on their manpower matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by HOD or Management.
• The duties and responsibilities stated may be revised from time to time according to the company’s operational requirements.

Job Requirements

• At least a Degree in relevant field related to the construction industry.
• At least 10 to 15 years of working experience in construction, operation or logistics, especially in Bored Piling and Geotechnical engineering works.
• Strong Leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to represent and make timely decisions.
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management, financial management, and change control.
• Strong understanding of contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Willing to work in Changi area.

Benefits

• Performance bonus
• Career advancement opportunities
• Training and professional development support